Marina to remain closed to traffic until the end of 2020

Car free Marina on a nice Summers day...Photo: Cllr. Kieran McCarthy

 

The Marina is one of the most popular spots in Cork City for runners, walkers and cyclists alike and it was pedestrianised at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to accommodate people that wanted to exercise.

Cork City Council have now announced that the Marina will remain pedestrianised as a temporary measure linked to Covid public health response until the 31st Dec 2020. It was due to reopen to traffic at the end on August 31st, but to facilitate social distancing measures and to create enhanced pedestrian facilities, these measures will remain in place for a further four months.

#corkcc After lots of emails, huge public pressure & great practical support from Council operations it is very good formal news from Operations this morning that The Marina will remain pedestrianised as a temporary measure linked to Covid public health response until 31 Dec 2020 pic.twitter.com/GnnUWQpzL1

— Kieran McCarthy (@cllrkmac) August 24, 2020